Glossary

Construction procurement glossary

SEO glossary pages that explain procurement, BOQs, materials, quantities, logistics, and construction terminology for Zanzibar project teams.

BOQ

A BOQ, or Bill of Quantities, is a structured list of materials, quantities, and work items used to price and procure construction projects.

Procurement is the process of sourcing, comparing, ordering, and coordinating materials or services needed for a construction project.

Aggregates are crushed stone, gravel, and similar granular materials used in concrete, drainage, road base, and site works.

Ready mix concrete is concrete produced in a controlled batching environment and delivered to site by mixer truck.

Rebar is reinforcement steel used inside concrete to improve tensile strength in slabs, columns, beams, foundations, and structural elements.

Cement ratio describes the proportion of cement, sand, aggregates, and water used in concrete or mortar mixes.

Block work is the construction of walls or partitions using concrete blocks or similar masonry units.

Logistics coordination manages how construction materials move from origin to the site at the right time and quantity.

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